Known as a vegan-friendly, coffee-obsessed, bike-riding haven, the Oregon city has only recently entered popular consciousness – mostly thanks to parodies of its hipsters. Jon Raymond explores the books that cast light on the best-kept secret of the Pacific Northwest
- What are your favourite Portland books? Tell us in the comments and we’ll publish a selection in a readers’ list
Only recently did the city of Portland, Oregon acquire the status of an Idea in the world. The Idea came about quickly, emerging from a pallid ether almost fully formed. A few years ago, it was: Portland, a place where it rains? And then, suddenly: Portland! A progressive Eden of tall bikes, home-roasted coffee, and art-damaged college grads. The Decemberists! Pork sandwiches! In a word: Portlandia. For those who’ve been here awhile the change can be disorienting. This always seemed like a place people came to disappear; now they come here to be discovered?
The strongest resident magic emanates through our great forest sorceress, Ursula K LeGuin
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